Doha Bank recently organised a tree-planting event near its branch in Dukhan under the theme “Plan and Plant for the Future” as part of its corporate social responsibility strategy.
The initiative was aimed at raising awareness about the role of trees in biodiversity conservation while emphasising the civic duty of residents in preserving the environment for future generations.
Dukhan is located over 80km away from Doha, on the western side.
Staff from various departments and branches joined hands with members of the Green Banking Task Force Committee and the Planet Savers Club of the bank to plant trees, shrubs and flower-bearing varieties such as Phoenix Dactylifera, Conocarpus trees, Ficus Altessima, Zizyphus Spina Christi, Delonix Regia, Citrus lemon, Cassia Fistula, Cassia Javanica, Bougainvillea, Lantana, Deodonoea Viscosa and Tecoma Stans, to name a few.
“By encouraging our staff to act as environmental change agents, Doha Bank continues its mission to increase green awareness and promote more sustainable habits within the community. As environmental advocates, setting an example for other institutions will inspire several others to leave a positive impact on the environment for many future generations to come,” said Dr R Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank.
He added, “Doha Bank is a firm believer in the need for economic development to be in harmony with environmental conservation, and nurturing a pool of committed environmental advocates within our organisation is integral to our vision of contributing to the creation of a more eco-conscious society.”
The initiative by Doha Bank coincided with this year’s Earth Day, which was celebrated by the global community on April 22, with the aim of planting 10mn trees around the world.
In line with this initiative, Doha Bank has also promoted registration of its Green Accounts and e-Statements to reduce the printing of paper bank statements, encouraging customers to participate in its Green Banking drive. Doha Bank ATMs also display messages to discourage printing of receipts to encourage users to rely upon the SMS service for account balances and confirmations. Moreover, Doha Bank offers Green Cards, as part of which 1% of customers’ spending is donated towards its green causes.
Staff from various departments and branches took part in the initiative.
